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Horejs Family History

Horejs Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Horejsi, Hodes, Bores, Hoes, Hoefs, Horen, Howes, Gores, Hires, Mores

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Where is the Horejs family from?

You can see how Horejs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horejs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Horejs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Horejs families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horejs's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Horejs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horejs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Horejs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horejs. 25% of Horejs men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Horejs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Horejs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horejs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 127 immigration records available for the last name Horejs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 208 military records available for the last name Horejs. For the veterans among your Horejs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horejs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Horejs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Horejs in 1963 was 66, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horejs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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